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Crystal ball

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a sculpture titled "Crystal ball" by an unknown artist. Two male figures made of dark material, possibly metal or stone, have their hands raised to support a large crystal ball above their heads. The crystal ball has a dark base with a white number "818" written on it. Both figures have short hair, are shirtless, and wear short pants with decorative designs. The figure on the right has a more muscular build, a bracelet on one wrist, and a cloth wrapped around his waist. The figure on the left has a less muscular build and a cloth wrapped around his waist. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Rock crystal
Culture
China
Dimensions
401 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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